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NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

House - Judiciary Feb 2nd, 2026 at 02:11 pm

House Judiciary

Transcript Highlights:
  • There's a process by which a person from out of state becomes qualified to provide counseling services
  • Two, increasing access to telehealth services for underserved and rural populations in the state.
  • and receiving states, and so forth.
  • , not their home state, are limited to 30 Actual physical days in the state.
  • state officers.
Bills: HB9, HB50
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Texans and for that investment in our state and that spending in our state.
  • How do these incentives benefit our state? How do they pay the state of Texas back?
  • to the state of Texas.
  • Thank you for your service to the state of Texas and your time and attention to this important issue.
  • the Lone Star State.
Bills: SB22, SB 22
AL

Alabama 2025 Regular Session

Alabama Senate Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee Mar 19th, 2025

Finance and Taxation General Fund

Transcript Highlights:
  • House Bill 187 is a general bill in the state, but within this bill, it breaks down the expenditures
  • He must use it only on jail services, and this bill simply amends it to allow him to use part of the
Bills: SB208, SB216, HB187
MN

Minnesota 2025 1st Special Session

House Children and Families Finance and Policy Committee 2/25/25

Children and Families Finance and Policy

Transcript Highlights:
  • This bill also has no fiscal impact on the state.
  • <00:26:09.000> thank state thank state thank you<00:26:11.000> representative you representative
  • That is not what the bill is stating.
  • <00:36:23.240> we've supplies but here in the state we've supplies but here in the state we've
  • That was also stated. Am I correct?
Bills: HF1247, HF628
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/17/2026 - Senate Natural Resources

Natural Resources

Transcript Highlights:
  • Arizona is one of these states.
  • Arizona is one of these states.
  • that we have in our state?
  • Ensuring that the State Land Department... ...the State Land Department operates with predictability
  • We've removed them from underneath the state land to have their own state setup board that does several
Summary: The Senate Natural Resources Committee first considered two nominations. Jessica Manuel was introduced as a nominee to the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, where testimony emphasized her science background and experience working with agencies and stakeholders. Members asked about wolf management and her qualifications, and the committee voted 8-0 to recommend her confirmation. Stephen Williams was then introduced for the Arizona Livestock Loss Board, with discussion focused on his livestock and State Land Department experience and how the board handles wolf-related livestock losses. The committee also voted 8-0 to recommend his confirmation. The committee then took up several bills. SB 1785, which would codify ADWR’s one-mile safe-harbor policy for recovery wells near groundwater storage facilities, passed 5-3 after ADWR said it largely reflected current practice but requested clarifying language. SB 1082, requiring sanitation measures and signage for petting zoos and similar animal encounter exhibits, drew strong testimony from a parent advocate describing severe E. coli/HUS cases and opposition from fair/agriculture representatives who argued the bill was too broad and unnecessary; after amendment, it failed 4-4. SB 1336, extending the State Land Department and creating a temporary oversight committee with a broad amendment on lease holdovers, notice periods, and committee membership, passed 6-2 after significant debate over the committee’s composition and scope. Later, SB 1200, which would require ADWR to revisit certain Phoenix AMA assured water supply applications using older groundwater models, passed 5-3 despite opposition from CAP and ADWR over added replenishment obligations and concerns about relying on outdated models. SB 1335, requiring the Arizona Water Banking Authority to post its annual report online, passed 7-1. SB 1559, creating rural groundwater management work groups in each basin to report to ADWR, passed 5-3 after supporters said it would improve basin-level coordination and opponents argued it created new bureaucracy without enforcement tools. SB 1761, appropriating $47.7 million to the University of Arizona for the Yuma Center of Excellence for Desert Agriculture, Cooperative Extension, and the Experiment Station, passed 7-1 amid broad support but some concern about funding levels. Finally, SCM 1007, urging Congress to divest and improve the San Carlos Irrigation Project electric system, passed unanimously.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Committee, February 13, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • currently exists in our state? currently exists in our state?
  • of law enforcement here in the state of law enforcement here in the state moving<00:35:58.960>
  • And I just brought state statute?
  • I'd be happy to answer any questions. state. It made a wife a widow, left a state.
  • He added that the west half of the state is looking much better than the eastern half of the state.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

Senate Appropriations Committee, February 13, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • It does not stop Wyoming law state.
  • act for fear of violating state law. act for fear of violating state law.
  • <00:25:34.720> and It would negatively impact state and It would negatively impact state and
  • with both at the federal and the state with both at the federal and the state level.<00:40:24.240
  • and deployed out of the state.
NM

New Mexico 2026 Regular Session

Senate - Conservation Feb 5th, 2026 at 09:09 am

Senate Conservation

Transcript Highlights:
  • We propose that state agencies participate in a no-cost workshop, and that the state agencies disseminate
  • The F.I.R. also states that the name of the study should be changed to State Agency Arthropod... ...study
  • throughout the state.
  • None of those states have a five-year period. None of those states have a related-to provision.
  • , you know, across the state.
Bills: SB154, SB187, SB193, SM3
TX
Transcript Highlights:
  • Not sure if y'all know a lot about it, but it was a nuisance to the state of Texas.
  • The state of Texas allows the officers to... ...and gives it to their discretion whether they're going
  • Think about that. ...work and they have to live their lives, and the State of Texas is not getting their
  • There is going to be a law on the books in September stating that you cannot tamper with it.
Bills: HCR10, HCR9
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Education

Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • They have some of the highest in the state.
  • When the state of Arizona or any other self-employer goes out to bid for these types of services, this
  • One year of tuition equals one year of service.
  • The state treasurer must annually notify JLBC staff with an estimate of the amount of the reported state
  • SCR 1051 is subject to voter approval and constitutionally prohibits the state or a state officer from
Summary: The Senate Education Committee heard and advanced a series of education-related bills and resolutions. SB 1572 would require public schools to observe Celebrate Freedom Week and provide civics instruction, including a Declaration of Independence recitation unless exempt; supporters said it would strengthen civics education, while opponents argued schools already provide similar instruction. It passed 3-2. SB 1798, as amended, would require each high school to designate a FAFSA point of contact and implement FAFSA awareness efforts; the Arizona Board of Regents supported it, while some members raised concerns about imposing mandates on charter schools. It passed 5-1 as amended. The committee also passed SB 1711, which directs the State Board of Education to develop and post age-appropriate resources on recognizing and preventing inappropriate contact, with supporters emphasizing prevention and opponents warning about conflicts with Arizona’s sex-education rules. SB 1004, as amended, would exempt certain student groups from chronic-absence consequences under a new attendance policy, and SB 1507, as amended, would require consolidation of certain small school districts in receivership, with added provisions on assets, elections, and CTED participation; both passed unanimously or near-unanimously. SB 1497, as amended, would require school districts with self-insurance programs and at least 300 employees to seek competitive quotes every three years and provide detailed claims and enrollment data; it passed 5-0. Later, SB 1424 would require annual age-appropriate firearm safety awareness instruction in public schools, limited to accident prevention and without live firearms or handling demonstrations; supporters framed it as basic safety, while some members objected to charter-school mandates. It passed 4-2. SB 1684 would create a cause of action against public schools for failing to address bullying after prior reports if a student suffers serious physical injury; opponents said existing law already covers such conduct and warned of litigation costs, but it still passed 4-2. SB 1741 would require schools to allow parent-consented release-time religious instruction and award academic credit under secular criteria; critics raised constitutional and instructional-time concerns, and it passed 4-2. SB 1754 would improve complaint handling for students with disabilities by requiring a designated helper and annual reporting on special education complaints, and it passed 6-0. SB 1763 would streamline handling of small instructional grants and set an August 15 deadline for annual financial report formats; it passed 6-0. Finally, the committee advanced SCR 1012, SCR 1041, and SCR 1051, which would expand Arizona Teachers Academy eligibility for community college students and place teacher pay and permanent school fund distribution measures before voters; each resolution passed on party-line or near-party-line votes. The committee then adjourned.
HI

Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Senate Floor Session 02-02-2026 11:30am

Hawaii Senate Floor Meeting

Transcript Highlights:
  • Welcome to the state Addison Har.
  • Welcome to the Hawaii State Senate.
  • Welcome to Hawaii State Linda Jury.
  • Welcome to your state Senate. And Mr.
  • President, can I state senate. And Mr.
AL

Alabama 2026 1st Special Session

Alabama Senate State Governmental Affairs Committee Jan 21st, 2026

State Governmental Affairs

Transcript Highlights:
  • , pre-EN funeral pre-needed services, pre-EN funeral services.<00:10:59.440> We<00:10:59.680><
  • We were doing that at at services.
  • What we needed to of funeral services.
  • In 2024, about $10 per service.
  • <00:21:18.240> by out of committee as as it was stated by out of committee as as it was stated
AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

03/19/2026 - House Rural Economic Development

Rural Economic Development

Transcript Highlights:
  • Between State Route 260 and Penrod Road.
  • State Route 260. ...congestion on state highways like State Route 260.
  • A state bridge is not a 100-year bridge, and we have to put a 100-year bridge in, and our own state has
  • State Treasurer in fiscal year 2027 for the state match of the Douglas Port of Entry and allows expenditures
  • So I'm here to serve the whole state.
Bills: SB1272
Summary: The Rural Economic Development Committee heard presentations focused first on local infrastructure needs in Legislative District 7, especially the East Wolford Road Extension project in Show Low. City and county officials said the road and new bridge would provide a critical alternate route around U.S. 60 and State Route 260, improve access to Summit Healthcare, reduce congestion, and create a safer evacuation path during wildfires or flooding. They emphasized that the project is fully designed and shovel-ready, with substantial local and developer funding already committed, and described past flooding and the Rodeo-Chediski Fire as evidence of the need for another emergency crossing. The committee then heard Senate Bill 1272, which appropriates $5 million from the state general fund in fiscal year 2027 as a match for the Douglas Port of Entry project, contingent on a federal GSA award. Senator Gallen, Douglas Mayor Jose Grijalva, and city staff described the project as a major trade, jobs, and border-security investment that would support a new commercial port and expansion of the existing Raul H. Castro Port of Entry. They said the project is intended to speed commerce, strengthen inspection and security, and leverage significant federal and private investment, while noting a funding deadline and a remaining local gap. During testimony, Douglas representatives said the city has already secured part of the required match, is pursuing additional federal and bank financing, and cannot easily raise the rest through local bonds because of time and tax-base limits. Members asked about timelines, private participation, and security impacts. The committee approved SB 1272 on a 6-0 vote, with one member absent, and the bill was returned with a do pass recommendation.
WY

Wyoming 2026 Regular Session

House Appropriations Committee, February 27, 2026

Appropriations

Transcript Highlights:
  • state crime?
  • comparable state crime to that. comparable state crime to that.
  • state law. state law.
  • And then again as a state the state agencies will be able to see a dashboard for the entire state so
  • the state agencies will be able to state the state agencies will be able to see<00:55:07.359> a
Bills: SF0101